Mercer County Boys and Girls Club Receives Friend of 4-H Award

Annette Devitt (center), president of the New Jersey Association of 4-H Agents presents the Friend of 4-H Award to David Anderson. At left is Choresse Chambers, Boys and Girls Club of Trenton Program Director for Columbus School.

David E. Anderson, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Trenton and Mercer County, was recently recognized by the New Jersey Association of 4-H Agents with the Friend of 4-H Award for his support of the 4-H program.

This award, which is presented annually, recognizes an individual or a group for outstanding technical, financial or organizational support of the 4-H Youth Development Program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension.

Under the leadership of Anderson, the Boys and Girls Club of Trenton and Mercer County has partnered with Mercer County 4-H to expand the opportunities available to youth enrolled in Trenton afterschool and summer programs. This partnership, which was established in 2007, has led to numerous grants and programming efforts.

Anderson is a skilled leader who understands the value that can be found in partnerships. Over the past six years, he has directed a great deal of financial and in-kind support to 4-H to enhance offerings for youth at afterschool and summer sites throughout Trenton.